WORKS ON PAPER AND BOOKS (7-8 MAY 2025)

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Lot 32

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Anonymous Untitled [A set of four Gallery One catalogues on F N Souza] a) Souza 57, London: Gallery One, 1957 20 pages, including a 2-page biographical note. Illustrated with 12 full-page black and white reproductions of paintings and 1 black and white portrait of the artist; original stapled pink printed wrappers 9 x 6 in (23 x 15 cm) Early and scarce exhibition catalogue published by Gallery One, London, for a solo exhibition of F. N. Souza in 1957. Illustrated with 12 full-page black and white reproductions of paintings, along with a black and white portrait of the artist. Includes a two-page biographical note. An important document of Souza's early years in the British art scene, capturing his raw expressionist idiom and the beginnings of his international acclaim. 0 x 0 in (0 x 0 cm)
Estimate $800 - 1,000 Rs 67,200 - 84,000 Details	Winning bid $1,320 \| Rs 1,10,880 USD payment only. Why? (Inclusive of Buyers Premium)

Lot 51

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Anonymous Untitled [A set of two books on George Keyt] a) George Keyt: A Centennial Anthology, Colombo: George Keyt Foundation, April 2001 pp. xiv + 184 pages including writings on and by Keyt, a portfolio of paintings [pp. 57-110], memorabilia, a bio-bibliography [1923-1988], murals, an essay by his daughter Diana Keyt, obituaries, etc.; bound in Bangladeshi jute with Keyt’s signatures blown up and printed on the cover in black and with a fine dust jacket. 12.25 x 11.5 in (31 x 29 cm) Published by the George Keyt Foundation to mark the centenary of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated modernist painter, this handsome volume brings together critical essays, archival photographs, and a comprehensive visual survey of George Keyt’s oeuvre. The anthology spans Keyt’s stylistic evolution—from his early figurative explorations influenced by Indian and Buddhist iconography to his mature cubist-inflected idiom. 0 x 0 in (0 x 0 cm)
Estimate $300 - 400 Rs 25,200 - 33,600 Details	Winning bid $192 \| Rs 16,128 USD payment only. Why? (Inclusive of Buyers Premium)

Lot 66

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Anonymous Untitled [Set of two catalogues on S H Raza and F N Souza, one on each artist] a) Transferences, London: Zwemmer Gallery, June–July 1958 Unpaginated, illustrated with black-and-white reproductions; softcover 11 x 5 in (28 x 13 cm) Transferences was a landmark exhibition showcasing the works of Commonwealth artists, including prominent Indian painters S H Raza and F N Souza. The exhibition featured a diverse group of artists such as Sidney Nolan, Albert Tucker, Paul-Émile Borduas, Jean-Paul Riopelle, John Coplans, Denis Bowen, and Maud Sumner, among others. The catalogue includes black-and-white reproductions of selected works and provides insights into the artists' contributions to the evolving landscape of abstract and modern art within the Commonwealth. Notably, this exhibition is considered to have inspired the establishment of the Commonwealth Biennale of Abstract Art, first held at the Commonwealth Institute in 1963. This catalogue represents a significant moment in the international recognition of modern Indian art. The inclusion of Raza and Souza highlights their pivotal roles in the global abstract art movement during the mid-20th century. The exhibition's influence extended beyond its immediate presentation, contributing to the broader discourse on Commonwealth artists' contributions to modern art.? 0 x 0 in (0 x 0 cm)
Estimate $400 - 600 Rs 33,600 - 50,400 Details	Winning bid $114 \| Rs 9,576 USD payment only. Why? (Inclusive of Buyers Premium)

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